Barack Obama issues disturbing warning about the future of the US under Trump
Barack Obama has warned that the U.S. is moving “dangerously close” to becoming an autocracy under Donald Trump’s leadership. Speaking at an event in Connecticut, the former president criticized the current administration’s weakening commitment to democratic principles, comparing it to authoritarian regimes like Hungary under Viktor Orbán. He stressed that while the U.S. isn’t fully an autocracy yet, normalizing unchecked power and undermining checks and balances threatens democracy.
Despite his concerns, Obama remains optimistic, urging young people to channel their outrage into constructive change. He emphasized the importance of finding common ground and building alliances, even with those who don’t share all the same views. Recent nationwide “No King” protests against Trump’s policies highlight growing resistance to authoritarianism. Obama believes democracy’s survival depends on unity, trust, and protecting institutions—key to America’s long-term future.
